At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial performance of major highways projects and ensure strong financial outcomes.
- Company: Leading infrastructure contractor with a focus on civil engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive freelance rates, flexible working arrangements, and opportunity to work on significant projects.
- Other info: Promotes equality and welcomes diverse applications; offers support for all candidates.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on vital infrastructure developments.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in highways or civil engineering with NEC contract knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major highways programme across the North West. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team on a significant civil engineering project, taking responsibility for key commercial activities from project delivery through to final account.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager and operational teams, you will play a pivotal role in managing project costs, maximising value recovery, administering NEC contracts, and ensuring strong commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the commercial performance of highways and civil engineering projects
- Produce and maintain CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports
- Administer subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account
- Manage compensation events, variations, and change control processes
- Review and administer NEC contracts
- Prepare and submit applications for payment
- Monitor project cash flow and commercial performance
- Negotiate and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
- Support project teams with contractual and commercial advice
- Ensure accurate reporting and forecasting throughout project delivery
- Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within highways or civil engineering
- Strong NEC contract knowledge and administration experience
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts and change control processes
- Proven ability to produce CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports
- Strong understanding of infrastructure project delivery
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work autonomously within a project environment
If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in highways or major infrastructure projects and are looking for your next freelance assignment, we'd be keen to discuss this opportunity further. Apply today for a confidential conversation.
Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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